[APP] MMAppLauncher v1.0 - Full Start Menu Replacement (WM 6.5, 6.5.x)

Maximus.Mobile · Sep 30, 2010

MMAppLauncher is a full Start Menu and Settings replacement similar to Android. It does more than just replace your original, boring start menu. It keeps track of your most 20 recent run apps, as well as allowing you to save an app as favorite. Another unique feature that MMAL has to offer is the ability to run any process (similar to Run under Windows) with given arguments. On top of the cool features mentioned, MMAL also allows you to modify any shortcut name and icon of your choice with a few touches of your finger tip.

Features:

Full Start Menu replacement
Keep tracks of 20 recent run apps
Save apps as favorite for easy access
Run processes similar to Windows Run (supports arguments)
Full Settings replacement

Requirements & Supports:

.NET Compact Framework 3.5
Windows Mobile 6.x Professional
QVGA, VGA, WVGA, and Square Screen Support
Landscape Support
AppToDate Support

Version 1.0:

1.0.100901
No limitation.

bazinga · Sep 30, 2010

Wow great! But would it be possible to integrate a black or darker background? The white is really bright

GadgetFreak · Sep 30, 2010

I'll be loading this tonight and will report any bugs. One question though, does it support folders? Thanks!

Alireza2n · Sep 30, 2010

Great Idea! I'll test this and send my feedback.
I'm a fan of all your apps bro!

Nice job.
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EDIT:
My Feedback:
Scrolling is smooth.
The idea of "Rounded gray boxes" is great.
The last tab does not work and app closes with "ArgumentNullException".

My Suggestions:
- Maybe implanting some kind of cache for shortcuts reduces the time when app starts on reboot.
- It would be nice to allow user to create groups or folders for apps and be able to organize them.
- For users with many application shortcuts a "Quick Search" function or an "alphabetical selector" (like the one in Manila contact manager) is really time-saving.
- "Skin" support will also be cool!

mwalt2 · Sep 30, 2010

Does it disable the WM 6.5(.x) start menu?

santod040 · Sep 30, 2010

Looks like a decent implementation. Nice work.

Will report back my experience with it.

Maximus.Mobile · Sep 30, 2010

bazinga said:
Wow great! But would it be possible to integrate a black or darker background? The white is really bright

Yes, it's possible to have an option for dark or light theme similar to Windows Phone 7.

ghintx said:
I'll be loading this tonight and will report any bugs. One question though, does it support folders? Thanks!

no it doesn't support folders. This is similar to Android all programs.

Alireza2n said:
Great Idea! I'll test this and send my feedback.
I'm a fan of all your apps bro!
Nice job.
-------------------------------------------------
EDIT:
My Feedback:
Scrolling is smooth.
The idea of "Rounded gray boxes" is great.
The last tab does not work and app closes with "ArgumentNullException".

My Suggestions:
- Maybe implanting some kind of cache for shortcuts reduces the time when app starts on reboot.
- It would be nice to allow user to create groups or folders for apps and be able to organize them.
- For users with many application shortcuts a "Quick Search" function or an "alphabetical selector" (like the one in Manila contact manager) is really time-saving.
- "Skin" support will also be cool!

Hmm that's strange for the ArgumentNullException. I've tested on stock rom and stock emulator 6.5 and 6.5.x. They work fine

I like the skin and cache suggestion. But when the app starts up it still needs to read from the cache to memory which still takes time.

You can add your apps to favorite to easier searching.

mwalt2 said:
Does it disable the WM 6.5(.x) start menu?

There's an option to override the start menu. When it's on, clicking on the start menu will bring up MMAppLauncher. When it's off, windows original start menu will be shown.

santod040 · Sep 30, 2010

Maximus.Mobile said:
There's an option to override the start menu. When it's on, clicking on the start menu will bring up MMAppLauncher. When it's off, windows original start menu will be shown.

This part is not working for me.
It overrode the Start Menu one time and then would no longer open after that.
Neither this app, or the WM Start Menu.
Although it's possible, that there may be a conflict with the new WM Start Menu softkey in CHT 2.0? Maybe something to look at anyhow.
Nice Beta app. otherwise. Also, not sure what the last icon on the bottom bar is(settings?), but it crashes with an exception for me.

WM 6.5.x
HTC Rhodium/TP2
and
HTC TP1

Maximus.Mobile · Sep 30, 2010

santod040 said:
This part is not working for me.
It overrode the Start Menu one time and then would no longer open after that.
Neither this app, or the WM Start Menu.
Although it's possible, that there may be a conflict with the new WM Start Menu softkey in CHT 2.0? Maybe something to look at anyhow.
Nice Beta app. otherwise. Also, not sure what the last icon on the bottom bar is(settings?), but it crashes with an exception for me.

WM 6.5.x
HTC Rhodium/TP2
and
HTC TP1

The Start Menu might have some conflict with CHT. Also, the last button is Settings. It strange how it crashes as I've tested on WM 6.5 stock rom, 6.5 and 6.5.x emulator

I'll look into it.

bigchrizzieboy · Sep 30, 2010

Will test this one

Maximus.Mobile said:
The Start Menu might have some conflict with CHT. Also, the last button is Settings. It strange how it crashes as I've tested on WM 6.5 stock rom, 6.5 and 6.5.x emulator I'll look into it.

This looks SWEET

I'll try this program, looking for an good Start Menu alternative (since it eats so much RAM)

My ROM: TouchPro2 Simplicity 21679 - 6.5.X with CHT installed (not cooked in)

My comment:
Played with it. After installing it seems to work pretty smooth.
It takes some time before all programs shows up but I think that's because my start menu folder is to full.
The start menu overide only works when the program is already active (process is open). It's posible to use AMEBA for this one.

CHT button settings that probaly solve your problem with CHT (i know the button is ugly, just to get the idea).

The NETCF error, it comes when I play with the start menu, a soft-reset didn't help. I'm sure that NETCF is installed, because when I trying to install it says there's already a newer version installed. GOT ANY IDEA?

.

Disabling the standard start menu:
This is all before i've installed the cab to disable the standard start-menu.
Installing the cab doesn't change anything, hard to tell if it free some RAM.
Afther that I enabled the Start Menu button (softkey) by adjusting the following registry:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Shell\Bubble Tiles]
"TextModeEnabled"=dword:00000001
"HardwareStartKeyEnabled"=dword:00000000
"HardwareDoneKeyEnabled"=dword:00000000
When the buttons are visible again they don't have any function
After all that i've used AMEBA to start MMAppLauncher when I press the Start Menu and it works.
The start-menu hardwarekey is easy to adjust in the regular button settings.

After all this configuring/tweaking:
No matter if the program is started already or if i'm in CHT or not, MMAppLauncher will start when i hit the start button.

Hopefully this testing and adjusting helps you with this great app.

bazinga · Sep 30, 2010

Maximus.Mobile said:
Yes, it's possible to have an option for dark or light theme similar to Windows Phone 7.

How can I do this?

ashburton · Sep 30, 2010

bazinga said:
How can I do this?

can this app work on omnia i900 with winmo 6.1 pro... i am asking this since the screen resolution falls under WQVGA . Pls someone reply me

expsvetly · Sep 30, 2010

Good Idea

Good way to lunch applications!

expsvetly · Sep 30, 2010

Crash

I have crash on Setting Tab on HTC HD2

henrik.dk · Sep 30, 2010

Great app. Marked.
I hate microsoft 6.5 menu for decades.
is that just a launcher or will I get everything in Start menu into your app with the same
hierarchy?

Major A · Sep 30, 2010

expsvetly said:
I have crash on Setting Tab on HTC HD2

Same here one on Raphael, with Exquisite 4.20 rom, Build 23139, Sense 2018. .Net crash when invoquing settings from Sense tab.

deathgame · Sep 30, 2010

plz add windows mobile 6.1 support

plz add windows mobile 6.1 support...plz plz plz

gahbmwm5 · Sep 30, 2010

deathgame said:
plz add windows mobile 6.1 support...plz plz plz

If possible...I would be willing to test it out...

deathgame · Sep 30, 2010

gahbmwm5 said:
If possible...I would be willing to test it out...

ya........

sponge_worthy · Sep 30, 2010

I see you listened to my suggestion for the app. Great work! I will install it today.

I would say that reproducing the start menu/programs folders with all the subfolder navigation would make this app stand out from the crowd. I would guess that there are many out there like me that have too many apps installed to not have them organized in subfolders.

Also, maybe a setting for how many columns of icons to show- 3 or 4 or 5 or maybe even 6 for those with larger screens.

Great work though. I really like your apps.

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